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Today’s episode will help us address church disunity, especially during politically charged times, by focusing on mission-driven unity and practical strategies for fostering deeper, Christ-centered relationships.

In this session, Daniel McCoy and Jason Ishmeal explore the divisive issues causing disunity within the church, particularly during election years. They identify two problematic types of individuals: the 'Heresy Hunter' and the 'Tower Toppler,' who exacerbate conflicts by aggressively seeking out perceived errors and attacking different viewpoints. The speakers discuss practical approaches to fostering unity, emphasizing the importance of keeping the faith front and center, understanding perspectives, and contextualizing the gospel to different audiences. They advocate for transforming traditional church activities into opportunities for discipleship, engaging both extroverts and introverts in meaningful ways. The session concludes with an emphasis on the significance of unifying around the mission of making disciples, seeing every church activity as an occasion for discipleship, and inspiring church members to lift up Jesus as the ultimate model of humanity.

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Key Takeaways

00:00 Introduction and Context Setting

01:51 Addressing Political Disunity

03:23 Types of Disruptive Individuals

07:39 Unity Through Mission

12:18 Challenges in Discipleship

18:33 Tools for Promoting Unity

31:11 Balancing Grace and Truth

31:39 The Fragrance of Christ

34:04 The Resurrection and Discipleship

35:29 Historical Context and Gnosticism

36:42 Discipleship in Modern Context

40:24 Reevaluating Church Ministries

42:57 Practical Steps for Discipleship

49:12 Empowering the Church Community

52:40 Q&A Session

Resources on Discipleship  

Reaching & Discipling Women: A Guide to Women’s Ministry in Your Church

Family Discipleship Blueprint: A Year-by-Year Guide to Family Discipleship

Becoming a Disciple Maker

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